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The first-off-the-line Anniversary Edition PlayStation 4 went for ¥15.135 million in an online charity auction last night, which converts to a stunning $128,000. Sony Japan's auction ended this weekend with the huge bid on the special grey console, which is unit "00001" of 12,300.

"We appreciate all who participated in the auction and are surprised at the highest bid price, which was higher than our expectations," a Sony representative told the Wall Street Journal, perhaps with an agape mouth and a lack of blinking.

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Sony has unveiled the European limited edition contents of From Software's PlayStation 4-exclusive action-RPG Bloodborne, revealing that early adopters will receive a collection of gothic knickknacks in addition to bonus in-game goodies.

The Bloodborne Collector's Edition (retailing for €79.99) includes an art book, a downloadable soundtrack, and a copy of the game in a steelbook case. Shell out some extra cash for the €119.99 Nightmare Edition and you'll also get a cracked bell trinket, a tin that resembles a stocked bookshelf, a themed notebook, and a quill pen complete with a vial of blood-red ink.

The Nightmare Edition also includes an exclusive skin that equips the game's Messenger character with a dapper top hat. A pair of retailer-exclusive pre-order skins optionally equip the Messenger with a fedora or a bandaged scalp. Limited edition contents for Bloodborne's North American release have not been announced.

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A few months ago we brought you a detailed explanation of what can be found in the limited edition version of Arc System Works' upcoming fighter Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-. Now we know when it will reach North America: December 23.

According to North American publisher Aksys Games, the limited edition release was originally slated to appear earlier, but labor strikes at California's docks made it impossible to nail down a launch date that could guarantee sufficient copies of a release that includes the exceedingly attractiveGuilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- alongside a soundtrack, keychain, art book and premium box. "In conjunction with our partners, Aksys Games has been working hard to mitigate this postponement," states the publisher's release date announcement. "We'd like to apologize for the delay and thank all our fans for their patience in this matter."

The limited edition version of Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- will be available for both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 consoles. On the former machine it will feature a $70 price tag, while the new-generation version of the limited edition is priced at $80. If you don't need any of the these extras and just want to buy the game itself, you can pick up Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- on December 16 for $60.

If you didn't manage to snatch up one of the 20th anniversary PS4s that went on sale yesterday, Project SkyLight can help your PS4 stand out from the crowd. A PlayStation Blog post explains that Project SkyLight will involve the arrival of hard drive faceplates, with designs featuring LittleBigPlanet3 and The Order: 1886 kicking off the initiative.

Both faceplates are currentlyavailable for $24.99 apiece through Sony's online store, but if you'd prefer to hold out for a different theme, the related post notes plans to launch additional designs "in the near future." Project SkyLight also involves plans for "a few other fun enhancements," with further details said to be shared "soon."

If either of the announced faceplates pique your interest, consider making your purchase sooner rather than later: faceplates are being offered in "very small quantities," and considering how quickly PlayStation fans can deplete limited stock, Project SkyLight's original pieces could go quickly.

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You can now pre-order Sony's limited edition PlayStation 4 designed to celebrate the PlayStation brand's 20th anniversary by heading to Sony's online store and throwing down $500. Better hurry though, as there are only 12,300 of these special gray consoles to be purchased, and we imagine enthusiasm for such an item will run high.

Update: Well, that didn't take long. Less than 12 hours after pre-orders went live, the entirety of the 20th Anniversary Edition PS4 stock has been claimed.

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Square Enix's Dynasty Warriors-styled action-RPG Dragon Quest Heroes will launch for PlayStation consoles in Japan on February 26, but series fanatics can grab a special edition PlayStation 4 adorned with a Metal Slime later this year.

The Metal Slime PlayStation 4 retail package debuts in Japan on December 11, bundling a limited-edition console with a silver DualShock 4 controller, a code for a Dragon Quest Heroes PS4 theme, and a voucher that allows console owners to download Dragon Quest Heroes 24 hours before it hits store shelves.

If you'd rather not coat your console in metallic goo, the Metal Slime figurine itself is detachable. Look at that goofy grin, though! How could you even think of removing it from its rightful place atop the PS4? You monster.

Square Enix additionally revealed that Dragon Quest Heroes will run at 60 frames-per-second on the PlayStation 4, while the PS3 edition is locked at 30 FPS. Neither Dragon Quest Heroes nor the limited-edition PlayStation 4 have been announced for a North American release.

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The "Complete Edition" of Need for Speed Rivals will launch on October 21. The special edition package includes all of the game's previously-issued DLC, six packs in total. NFS Rivals' Complete Edition will arrive on PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, and will launch three days afterwards in Europe on October 24. The Complete Edition does not appear to include the game's Ultimate Racer Pack, which is only available on PC and Xbox platforms, the game's official site noted.

The standard version of NFS Rivals launched in November alongside the latest home consoles from Sony and Microsoft. The racing game was added to the EA Access vault earlier this month, allowing subscribers to play the full game at will. EA did not list a price for the Complete Edition, though pre-orders are expected to be available shortly. The game-and-DLC bundle will replace a new entry in the series this year, the first time in 13 years that EA has gone without a brand new Need for Speed game. The next entry will arrive in 2015.

North American Guilty Gear fans can spend anywhere from $50 to $80 on the incoming Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- (pronunciation help here), depending on how many real-world trinkets they'd like and the console they intend to drain life meters on. As preorder pages from Amazon dictate, a Standard Edition copy of Xrd -SIGN- on PS3 will go for $50, with its PS4 counterpart running for $60. Xrd -SIGN-'s North American-exclusive Limited Edition will follow the same pattern, with the PS3 version costing $70 and the PS4 build pulling off an $80 combo on wallets.

As for what makes the Limited Edition so special, a press release from publisher Aksys notes the bonuses of an outer box styled after the series' Backyard, complete with "gears and high-quality binding," a soundtrack arranged by series creator Daisuke Ishiwatari, and a roster-encompassing art book that also includes work for Gear XX Accent Core Plus and Guilty Gear 2 Overture. A keychain replica of Sol's belt buckle with the word "Free" carved in rounds out the offering.

Though preorders are live, the press release only offers up a holiday season launch window, so we'll have to wait a little longer to learn when exactly it'll be time to rock. Regardless of which version you purchase however, Xrd -SIGN-'s crossplay compatibility means PS3 and PS4 owners will eventually all be fighting in the same community.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aksys-gamesart-bookguilty-gearguilty-gear-xrd-signkeychainLimited-Editionrelease-datesoundtrackSat, 13 Sep 2014 19:30:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/15/the-witcher-3s-gwent-mini-game-is-quite-a-card/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/15/the-witcher-3s-gwent-mini-game-is-quite-a-card/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/15/the-witcher-3s-gwent-mini-game-is-quite-a-card/#commentsThe Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt will feature a card game within the open-world RPG, CD Project Red revealed. "Gwent" is a "fast-paced card game" invented by dwarves that includes four factions. Players duel with other characters using over 150 playing cards with multiple combat styles, heroes and spells. Gwent represents a "clash of two armies locked in mortal struggle on a battlefield," in which players' decks act as their forces.

The developer also revealed the inclusion of bonus physical goodies for the Xbox One Collector's Edition of The Witcher 3. In addition to the 200-page artbook, medallion, steelbook and cases, limited edition Xbox One owners will receive a a cloth map of the game's world and two physical Gwent card decks. Best Buy, GameStop and Walmart listings peg the Collector's Edition at roughly $150. The Witcher 3 will launch on February 24, 2015 for PS4, Xbox One and PC.

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Bandai Namco revealed a Limited Edition version of Project Cars today, which will include a copy of the game, collectible book and five drivable legendary cars. The collector's book, titled "Project Cars: By Racers 4 Racers," offers a behind-the-scenes look at the game's development and influence from its community during Slightly Mad Studios' crowdfunding process in 2011.

The five cars featured in the collector's edition are: The Ford GT40 Mk IV, the BMW M1 Pro Car, the McLaren F1, the Sauber C9 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Coupe DTM. Those that pre-order either the Limited Edition or standard versions of the game will also receive the Modified Cars Pack, which includes three cars: The Ruf CTR3 SMS-R, the Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster and the Ariel Atom 3 Mugen. Project Cars will launch in November on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. The Wii U version of the racing game, which replaced the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions in November 2013, was previously delayed by the new publisher to 2015.

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If you have Destiny's Ghost Edition pre-ordered, you may want to double-check with your local retailer to make sure your reservation is still intact. Multiple accounts at the Destiny subreddit confirm that Best Buy and other retailers are canceling recent Ghost Edition pre-orders as demand outweighs expected supply.

While pre-orders for Destiny's regular and limited editions are still open, the bonus-bundled Ghost Edition will apparently debut in short supply, limiting it to early pre-release buyers. Surging prices in excess of $500 on eBay suggest that the bundle will be a genuine rarity at launch.

Destiny's latest pre-order cancellation reports follow up on an announcement from UK retailer GAME last month stating that Destiny's Ghost Edition was likely to sell out weeks before the game's scheduled debut. Destiny's Ghost Edition retails at $149.99.

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Square Enix announced a "Day One Edition" for Lords of the Fallen, the third-person action RPG developed by Deck 13 Interactive and CI Games. The limited edition version grants pre-order buyers exclusive story DLC as well as extra weapons and the game's official soundtrack. Those pre-ordering the game through GameStop will receive a free upgrade to the Day One Edition while supplies last. While there's no clear indication that the special edition of the game is limited to GameStop customers, the game's official pre-order page sure makes it seem that way at the moment.

The Lords of the Fallen limited edition includes the Monk's Decipher DLC and Demonic Weapons Pack. The latter features three items: The Margyr daggers, a Thehk hammer and the Ihir sword. The game was first shown off at Gamescom 2013 this past August and is scheduled to arrive on October 28 for PS4, Xbox One and PC courtesy of Bandai Namco. It can't seem to escape comparisons to From Software's Dark Souls series; at least that was a main takeaway from our time with the game at E3.

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Customers who pre-order Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix will automatically be upgraded to the Limited Edition, Square Enix announced today via the PlayStation Blog. Along with updated versions of Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep Final Mix and Kingdom Hearts: Re: Coded, those who score a copy of the Limited Edition will also receive a nifty pin featuring Sora and Mickey.

Now, a pin may not seem like a big fuss, but this is an official, collectible Disney pin - and thus, it is part of the pin trading tradition that officially kicked off in 1999. Disney pin trading is serious business to those with a passion for it, as some pins have reached prices upward of $1,000 on the secondhand market.

So you take care of that pin, young man/lady! It just might be worth something someday.

Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star will bring its musical take on turn-based battles to the PS3 on September 23 for $49.99, but enthusiasts now have the option of paying a little more to snag its limited edition. The NIS America Online Store is offering the above bundle for $64.99, which includes a hardcover art book, a 16 x 23" poster, a physical soundtrack, a collector's box and the JRPG itself.

If you've got enough memorabilia taking up shelf space, you can still get exclusive content by picking up the adventure from GameStop. The retailer is offering a "DLC set with two Misogi Expansion Packs (Nay and Kanon), a dynamic custom theme based on the Felion Console."

There's plenty going on in Ar nosurge's futuristic fantasy world, and you can start getting acquainted with an introductory trailer after the break.

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If you're a fan of Disney's animated musical Frozen, the sight of Sony's new limited edition PS4 might make you want to sing with joy - give us a sec to get the earplugs. Unfortunately it's currently limited to Japan, where the Frozen-covered system will be available on July 16 for 42,980 yen (around $424). If you're wondering, the answer is no, it doesn't come with a copy of Frozen - that would make too much sense.

If you're surprised to see Frozen of all things on a PS4 in Japan of all places, the film's been the country's box office number one for the 16 weeks prior to this one. The film that finally toppled it? Disney's Maleficent.

Grudges between godly powers are no new thing, but ​Fairy Fencer F's divine powers of yesteryear were particularly careless in their battles - both the Goddess and Vile God formed weapons from their own energy to fight with, eventually sealing each other away and leaving their war toys strewn across the world for others to find. We already knew that North America would be showered with weapon-shaped debris on September 23, but Fairy Fencer F's official site lists a September 26 date of impact for Europe as well.

If you're excited enough to drop $75 on Fairy Fencer F's Limited Edition, you can also go ahead and pre-order that from NIS America's online store right now, though Europeans should note that a dedicated storefront for their region will open on July 1. The bundle includes the PS3 RPG, a hardcover art book, a soundtrack and a 7" +1 Beanie of Dedication.

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Here's a collaboration we didn't see coming, and not just because we don't wear a VISOR like Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge: Ouya has partnered with LeVar Burton and Reading Rainbow to produce a sky-blue limited edition Ouya console, 500 of which will be signed by Burton.

Ouya's offer is part of a Kickstarter celebration; now that the Reading Rainbow campaign has joined the top five projects of all-time, the four other most-funded projects are offering their own collaborative efforts. Alongside Ouya, Reading Rainbow has partnered with Pono Music, Pebble Watches and the Veronica Mars Movie Project.

To get your hands on a signed version of the special Ouya, you'll need to back the Reading Rainbow Kickstarter at the $250 level. You can also get an un-signed version as an add-on reward for $175, or donate an Ouya to a school of your choice for $150.

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Localization studio Aksys Games launches its latest campaign to capture the otome (female audience-targeted) adventure game genre with the upcoming PlayStation 3 release of Hakuoki: Stories of the Shinsengumi, due to arrive at retail and digitally via the PlayStation Network on May 6.

Presented as a choose-your-own-adventure styled visual novel, Stories of the Shinsengumi is the first PlayStation 3 entry in the series to arrive stateside. Aksys kicked off the series with Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom and its spin-off action game Hakuoki: Warriors of the Shinsengumi for Sony's PSP, later following up with last year's Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi for the Nintendo 3DS.

Aksys additionally revealed the contents of its upcoming Limited Edition retail release for Stories of the Shinsengumi. In addition to a copy of the game, the Limited Edition includes an "Omamori" love charm, a Japanese-style comb and a hairpin, allowing players to look their best as they woo the samurai of their dreams.

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This video for Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster explores the additional goodies that Collector's and Limited Edition buyers can expect when the remakes arrive on March 18, including the bonus artbook and visual soundtrack found in the Collector's Edition of the game.

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The piratical, bloody adventures of Edward Kenway can now be found on the PC and Xbox One.

As we stated in our review, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag is "a vibrant historical adventure, drawn from bold characters and edge-of-your-seat sailing." It offers a massive variety of things to do, from hunting iguanas with a sword to swinging from one ship to another like Errol Flynn. Obviously, there's quite a bit of high seas assassination as well.

Three versions of the game are now available on PC: the Standard Edition, the Gold Edition and the UPlay Gold Edition. That first incarnation includes only the game, while the latter two offer players access to the game's Season Pass and a host of exclusive downloadable content. The Xbox One game only offers two variations, the Standard and Limited Editions, though the latter offers far more booty than any other version of the game.

If those extras aren't enough to satisfy your rum-swilling, plank-walking tendencies, McFarlane Toys has revealed plans to launch a 1,000-piece set of Edward Kenway statues. The images on the company's site look stunningly detailed, but you'll have to shell out $295 for that level of craftsmanship.

In related news, a patch has just been released for the PlayStation 4 version of Assassin's Creed 4 which allows it to display its already-attractive graphics in full 1080p resolution. Like all PlayStation 4 game updates, this patch will be automatically downloaded to your system.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>assassins-creedassassins-creed-4-black-flagdlclimited-editionMcFarlanemcfarlane-toysmicrosoftpcstatueubisoftxbox-onexbox-one-launchTue, 19 Nov 2013 16:30:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2013/11/18/limited-edition-white-ouya-doubles-down-on-storage/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/11/18/limited-edition-white-ouya-doubles-down-on-storage/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/11/18/limited-edition-white-ouya-doubles-down-on-storage/#commentsOuya is offering a limited edition console for the holidays in North America. The white Ouya changes up the program by offering double (16GB) the internal storage space for $130, which is $30 more than the standard Ouya console.

The console is up for pre-order through Ouya right now. All orders received prior to December 8 will guarantee the console arrives "in time for gifting."

A new update, planned for later this month, will unlock external USB storage on all Ouya consoles. This new update also presents many changes to the UI and how games are listed in the "Discover" area. The next iteration of the Ouya hardware is planned for 2014.

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Konami is preparing to launch several bonus-laden special editions of the Metal Gear Solid 5 prologue chapter Ground Zeroes in Japan, many of which have been infiltrated by a miniature Solid Snake. Order at your own risk: These tiny Snakes are armed.

Options range from a game-only retail edition (2,980 yen, or about $30) to a 13,270 yen ($132) Konami Style version, which includes a limited-edition Metallic Snake figure. In between these two extremes is Amazon Japan's Ground Zeroes Premium Package, which bundles a copy of the game, a PlayArts Snake figure, and a Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker novelization.

Bundles are available for the PlayStation 4, PS3, and Xbox 360. Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes will hit Japan next spring.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>japankonamilimited-editionmetal-gear-solid--5-ground-zeroesmetal-gear-solid-5metal-gear-solid-ground-zeroesmicrosoftplaystationps3ps4special-editionxboxFri, 15 Nov 2013 21:30:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2013/11/06/blazblue-chrono-phantasma-hits-us-on-march-14-limited-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/11/06/blazblue-chrono-phantasma-hits-us-on-march-14-limited-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/11/06/blazblue-chrono-phantasma-hits-us-on-march-14-limited-edition/#commentsBlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma launches on March 14 in North America for PS3, and that limited edition costs $80. The "mysterious" item in the limited edition, exclusive to the US, is a reference poster with all playable characters and their moves, and the bundle includes a special features Blu-ray featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes things. The disc might include "some other unannounced goodies," North American publisher Aksys says.

Chrono Phantasma includes five new, playable characters and two downloadable ones, and each old character has been rebalanced with new moves.

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It's that time of year again, when caveman artifactspaper advertisements are once again relevant to our hyper-connected little corner of the world. Gamestop's Black Friday circular has purportedly leaked, containing within its pages confirmation that Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds-themed 3DS XL bundle will be available in the U.S for $219.99.

Considering that the bundle (originally announced only for Europe) is headed to Australia exclusively through EB Games, we see no reason why it shouldn't/couldn't make it here in time for the annual post-Thanksgiving carnival of souls. We've reached out to Nintendo for official confirmation and will update with any new information we can scrounge up.

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Japan will receive this limited edition Monster Hunter 4-themed 3DS on November 7, appropriately bundled with a copy of the game and the knowledge that everyone else on the JR Line is super, super jealous. Whether that's worth not having a new 3DS, however, is up to you.

The bundle costs ¥19,800, which works out to about $200 at today's exchange rates. We'd recommend snagging one while you can due to the favorable economic climate for dollar-to-yen imports, but "while you can" is pretty much the only way to buy limited edition 3DS units like this. No word yet on whether the bundle will make it to other territories.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsCapcomjapan-onlylimited-editionmonster-hunter-4nintendorelease-dateWed, 16 Oct 2013 20:30:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/07/aksys-unveils-blazblue-chrono-phantasma-limited-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/07/aksys-unveils-blazblue-chrono-phantasma-limited-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/07/aksys-unveils-blazblue-chrono-phantasma-limited-edition/#commentsBlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma will make its PlayStation 3 debut in two versions: The standard release, and the newly revealed limited edition, which offers players the game alongside a handful of bonuses.

Included in the limited edition are a 40-page art book, an official soundtrack CD, a Nendoroid figure of Rachel Alucard, and a fourth item that Aksys describes as "mysterious" before prompting fans to "stay tuned." Without knowing what the last bonus is, the Nendoroid seems to be the highlight of this package. These small PVC action figures are very popular in Japan - most are modeled after fan-favorite anime, manga and video game characters - and though they haven't seen such success in the West, Nendoroids easily serve as adorably miniature home decorations.

Aksys has yet to reveal official pricing or release date information for either BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma or its limited edition incarnation.

Those that opt for the $60 Day One Edition of the game will receive a three-car pack, which includes the 2010 Audi TT RS Coupe, 2013 Ford Focus ST and 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera cars. Limited Edition owners also receive those three cars when Forza 5 launches this November on Xbox One.

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Ubisoft announced that it will release a special edition version of its stealth-action game Watch Dogs bundled with a collection of bonus goodies for aspiring planet hackers.

The package includes a nine-inch statue of starring character Aiden Pearce, along with a replica of Pearce's vigilante mask. Also included are a soundtrack CD, an 80-page hardcover art book, and a copy of Watch Dogs wrapped in an exclusive SteelBook case. (Large image here.)

The Watch Dogs Limited Edition Pack will be priced at $129.99 when it launches on November 19 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC platforms. It'll be available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on each system's respective debut date. And though Watch Dogs is also scheduled for a Wii U release, Ubisoft did not announce a Limited Edition Pack for Nintendo's console.

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PS3 exclusive RPG Tales of Xillia will offer a first-run limited edition for $60 when the game launches on August 6. This limited edition - not to be confused with the special edition - includes a copy of the game, a character profile booklet, music CD and two DLC costumes.

You can pre-order the limited edition through participating retailers starting now. If you already pre-ordered through an eligible retailer, your pre-order is automatically bumped up to the limited edition; contact your retailer to confirm.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>limited-editionnamco-bandaiplaystationps3tales-of-xilliaThu, 30 May 2013 17:00:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/19/an-ace-attorney-5-special-edition-you-cant-have-and-a-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/19/an-ace-attorney-5-special-edition-you-cant-have-and-a-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/19/an-ace-attorney-5-special-edition-you-cant-have-and-a-trailer/#commentsAce Attorney 5 will be released July 25 in Japan, with a special edition containing a Phoenix Wright figurine (to scale with the Edgeworth figurine released alongside the sorely missed Ace Attorney Investigations 2), a 3DS case patterned after the colors of Phoenix's suit, and as yet unrevealed decorative stickers with chibi characters on them.

Various permutations of the special bundle omit the figure and/or case; it's almost certain that none of these bundles will ever make it out of Japan. However, we were able to import this new trailer just fine!

We'll note that, in an unfortunate coincidence, the trailer begins with an animated sequence depicting a bomb going off.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsace-attorney-5limited-editionnintendoFri, 19 Apr 2013 16:30:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/12/project-x-zone-launch-copies-come-with-extra-stuff/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/12/project-x-zone-launch-copies-come-with-extra-stuff/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/12/project-x-zone-launch-copies-come-with-extra-stuff/#commentsThis trailer not only confirms Project X Zone'sJune 25 release date, but the names of a lot of different attacks in the Sega/Capcom strategy RPG, thanks to some lovely subtitles added to the western release.

Launch copies of Project X Zone will be released as "Limited" editions at the normal $40 price, with a "mini-art book," a poster, and a music CD, all trying to encapsulate the horde of recognizable characters.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dslimited-editionnintendoproject-x-zonesoundtrackFri, 12 Apr 2013 02:30:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/25/neo-geo-x-production-to-continue-more-games-peripherals-on-the/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/25/neo-geo-x-production-to-continue-more-games-peripherals-on-the/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/25/neo-geo-x-production-to-continue-more-games-peripherals-on-the/#commentsThis week's reports that Japanese Neo Geo X production had come to a halt are only somewhat correct, Engadget has learned. In actuality, only production of the Neo Geo X Gold Limited Edition model has ceased, which was always part of the plan. You know, it being a Limited Edition product and everything.

"Tommo will be continuing to support the NEOGEO X format going forward with more games, peripherals and software updates, as well as more units of the console hardware," Tommo told Engadget. "The NEOGEO X Gold System Limited Edition Collection Series that includes Ninja Masters, was always planned to be a limited edition product."

Further elaborations were not made concerning what said games and peripherals might be. Considering that the original Neo Geo AES didn't really have peripherals though, save for a memory card and an adapter that let the AES play arcade cabinet cartridges, we're curious about what Tommo might come up with.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>limited-editionneo-geoneo-geo-AESneo-geo-MVSneo-geo-xneo-geo-x-goldproductionSNKtommoFri, 25 Jan 2013 10:30:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/10/tomb-raider-360-controller-is-rough-tumble-rumbles/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/10/tomb-raider-360-controller-is-rough-tumble-rumbles/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/10/tomb-raider-360-controller-is-rough-tumble-rumbles/#commentsYou know how they make those designer jeans that look like you've owned 'em for 30 years, despite being brand new and insanely expensive? Well, this is like that, but for an Xbox 360.

Launching in March, the official Tomb Raider Limited Edition Wireless Controller will cost $60 and come bundled with a code for exclusive character DLC; a hooded, goggled archer that can be seen in the video above. The controller itself features multiple layers of paint and laser etching, so not only does it look beat to hell but it'll feel that way too.

As per usual with special edition Xbox 360 pads, it's also equipped with one of those nifty transforming D-pads, though whether the D-pad has been artificially aged like a too-expensive guitar replica is unknown.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>agedcontrolllerCrystal-Dynamicsdesignerdistressedlimited-editionmicrosoftspecial-editionSquare-Enixtomb-raider-2011tomb-raider-2012tomb-raider-2013xboxThu, 10 Jan 2013 12:32:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/14/metro-last-light-launch-copies-include-ranger-mode-as-limited-e/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/14/metro-last-light-launch-copies-include-ranger-mode-as-limited-e/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/14/metro-last-light-launch-copies-include-ranger-mode-as-limited-e/#commentsIf you pick up Metro: Last Light promptly upon its March release rather than waiting for a free copy from Facebook, you'll be rewarded with some extra stuff. Launch copies of the game will be packaged as a "Limited Edition," with bonus Ranger Mode DLC and a "Ranger" loadout packed in. In the previous game, Ranger Mode meant less ammo and more damage.

Starting December 18, you'll be able to pre-order the LE on PS3 through the PlayStation Network - which really calls its limitedness into question - and get a free copy of Homefront and a Metro PSN theme. That's Metro: Last Light, not "Metro" the Microsoft UI, of course.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>limited-editionmetro-2033-last-lightmetro-2034metro-last-lightmicrosoftpcplaystationpre-orderps3psnxboxFri, 14 Dec 2012 10:35:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/06/lollipop-chainsaw-premium-and-valentine-editions-coming-to-j/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/06/lollipop-chainsaw-premium-and-valentine-editions-coming-to-j/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/06/lollipop-chainsaw-premium-and-valentine-editions-coming-to-j/#commentsWe're not sure if y'all are aware of this, but Valentine's Day works way, way differently in Japan than it does here. Boys traditionally don't give Valentines to girls, for instance; women are the primary gift-givers, and generally speaking giving anything other than chocolate is atypical.

There's also two new Lollipop Chainsaw special editions coming out exclusively in Japan this Valentine's Day, but that's less of a cultural difference and more of a marketing thing. The game's new "Premium Edition" will cost ¥3,980 (about $48) and will include codes to unlock costumes and additional character voices.

Meanwhile, the ¥4,980 ($60ish) "Valentine Edition" includes a "Happy Valentine Disc," which contains a PC desktop Juliet clock, wallpapers and various gravure pictures of the game's official cosplay models. It also comes with a "Premium Movie Disc" full of trailers and cinematics, as well as a Lollipop Chainsaw manga and the Premium Edition's unlock codes.

No word yet on a potential North American release of either version, but we have learned that the Japanese phrase "義理チョコ" (giri-choko) means "obligatory gift chocolate," which is probably more entertaining in the long run.

There are 50 copies of each print from Mirror's Edge and the Mass Effect series, though Mirror's Edge offers "large" editions of four prints, limited to 18 each. Every print, large or standard, is hand-numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

The large Mirror's Edge prints run, in inches, from 30 x 20 to 30 x 48, and cost $500 to $750. Standard prints of Mirror's Edge and Mass Effect scenes aren't much smaller and run $235 to $325, except for Mass Effect's The Team, which is $2,500, at 32 inches by 70 inches.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artart-printsBioWarecook-and-beckerDICELimited-Editionmicrosoftpcplaystationprintsps3xboxThu, 29 Nov 2012 13:30:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/25/japans-metal-gear-rising-premium-edition-trades-lamps-for-toys/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/25/japans-metal-gear-rising-premium-edition-trades-lamps-for-toys/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/25/japans-metal-gear-rising-premium-edition-trades-lamps-for-toys/#commentsIt may not include a lamp, but Japan's Metal Gear Rising Revengeance "Premium Package" is pretty appealing. The ¥9,980 Premium Package comes with a special steelbook, a soundtrack, an artbook by art director Yoji Shinkawa, and a fun little figure of an enemy that can break into two pieces and stick together magnetically, so you can make it appear to be cut up as if by a sword.

The ¥12,980 Premium Package Konamistyle version throws in a Raiden figurine. You can stick his sword to his little foot! Both ship (in Japan only) on February 21.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>japanlimited-editionmetal-gear-rising-revengeancemetal-gear-solid-risingmicrosoftplaystationpremium-packageps3xboxThu, 25 Oct 2012 15:30:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/22/neo-geo-x-limited-edition-throws-in-an-additional-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/22/neo-geo-x-limited-edition-throws-in-an-additional-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/22/neo-geo-x-limited-edition-throws-in-an-additional-game/#commentsThe Neo Geo X "Limited Edition," an offer we originally thought exclusive to GameStop, will be available on Amazon, Walmart, Target, Toys R Us, Best Buy and AAFES when the retro-focused handheld is released on December 6.

The $200 Limited Edition includes an additional game card - the only announced game card for the device - containing the game Ninja Master's. Yes, "Master's." The Limited Edition, of course, also includes the handheld with 20 bundled games, the Neo Geo AES-styled docking station, and an authentic Neo Geo AES joystick.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>limited-editionneo-geoneo-geo-xninja-masterstommoMon, 22 Oct 2012 15:00:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/02/yakuza-5-and-fist-of-the-north-star-inspire-interesting-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/02/yakuza-5-and-fist-of-the-north-star-inspire-interesting-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/02/yakuza-5-and-fist-of-the-north-star-inspire-interesting-ps3/#commentsThe first special-edition releases of the new toploading PS3 have been revealed for Japan, and they're ... uh ... different, and made in honor of two games that definitely won't have special-edition hardware elsewhere. The Yakuza 5 "Emblem Edition" (above) features gold emblems of the virtual crime families featured in the series around the edges of the 250GB system, and a gold controller to match, along with a special themed USB drive. It's due in Japan December 6.

The Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2 "Legend Edition" has character art in white along the periphery of the black system, with a controller that is supposed to feature a Big Dipper design, but which looks a lot like it's been pooped on by birds. It'll be released on December 20.